CenterPoint Energy is looking for a Senior Tax Analyst to join our Income Tax Compliance Team, located in Houston, TX.

You will have the ability to: be responsible for complying with federal and state income tax laws and for maintaining tax processes that maximize efficiency. Also responsible for assisting with interim/annual tax provision and reporting.

We want you to know

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our vision to lead the nation in delivering energy, service and value drives our strategy and performance. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Diversity and Inclusion
CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Subsidized metro and parking discounts
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution with immediate 100% vesting.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Prepares US federal, state and local corporate income/franchise tax returns and estimated/extension tax payments and all related workpapers and calculations
• Prepares various components of the quarterly ASC 740 accruals including the calculation of book to tax differences, tax basis balance sheets and tax account reconciliations
• Drive automation, process improvements, and increases in the overall efficiency of the income tax compliance (federal and state) process through developing and leveraging expertise in the company’s financial systems and its tax compliance software
• Conducts federal and state tax research utilizing tax software to analyze the Internal Revenue Code, regulations, case law and state statutes.
• Work on special projects, as needed.

Your background includes:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field from an accredited college or university.
• 5+ years of federal and multi-state tax compliance experience at a corporation or accounting firm.

A bonus to have:

• CPA or an Advanced degree is a plus.
• Onesource, SAP and Alteryx experience is a plus.

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